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Have I ever told you that I have this ribbon theory? I’ve got one of the biggest ribbon collections around, and my GIGANTIC weakness is patterned ribbon. Whether it be stripes, polka dots, florals or ginghams, I love it all. My theory is that ribbon can help anyone out of a color rut. I felt like I had done a lot of blue & green projects lately and that I needed to branch out. So I dug through my ribbon stash and this particular striped version from American Crafts stood out to me. I broke down the colors in the ribbon (Cool Caribbean, Really Rust & So Saffron) and decide to combine them to stamp patterned paper. These are colors I NEVER would have combined if it weren’t for my ribbon theory! One other tip I would like to add is when you are creating an accent for a project, be sure to carry through your entire color combination to the end. Notice I didn’t stop with just saffron cardstock stamped with a rust sentiment. I added the Caribbean blue star and a rust brad to finish it off. When you carry all of your colors through to the end like this, it helps make for a more polished, put together finished product.

The template for this box is one passed out a SU! convention eons ago, and I am sure several of you already have it, but I thought I would pass it on for those of you who don’t. It is made from a 4×8-inch rectangle with a few simple score lines. You’ll love how easy it is if you haven’t tried your hand at it yet. Also, it’s fun to make gift packaging triangular, rather than the traditional square!Download triangle_box_template.pdf

I don’t know…I think my ribbon collection may just rival yours! I love ribbon and use it on nearly every creation I make! This is a very cool little box – and you’re right about the colors. Ribbon inspires me constantly!

I LOVE these colors and, no, I would not have put them together either. Even without your super ribbon, I am going to see what I can do with these combo. And, thanks for another great template…I can’t wait to start bewildering my friends with their b-day presents!

Thank you so much for the advice on choosing colors. I have always consulted my Color Coach, but these fun combos aren’t on there! I think this might be my new favorite color combo! I need to try this! Love the box and they have been big hits at past stamp camps! Thanks for the template again. Mine was filed away. Time to get it back out and play again!

Great colors and I have done a card around some scrumptous ribbon before. I should do it more often and then I won’t *need* to go out and find the perfect ribbon for the design. KWIM? Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!

WOW! I feel as though you’ve given us pure 24 karat gold. I have too much ribbon also (if there is such a thing) and your tip makes me VERY, VERY happy! Your box is wonderful – thanks for the template.

I know that this is a day late and if that disqualifies me I will still continue to comment because I LOVE your work.

First time visit through Thinking Inking. For all who might remember May Baskets, this project would be perfect for tucking candy into and hanging on the door of someone special. That was a ritual that finally signalled that Spring might be coming in Maine. If anyone has fond memories of this tradition, I would love to hear from you.

Hi! I just found your blog today thru an ad at SCS for Papertrey Ink! (can’t wait till Thursday !) I am so trying out the project for today . . . school was cancelled so I get to stay in with my girls & play. LOL ! I just recently started stamping cause I quit smoking . . . gotta keep the fingers happy and boy are they ever happy NOW ! thank you for having such a great blog!

I love this project. I’ve made many of these triangle boxes and didn’t know you were the one who created the template for them. I especially love the color combo and the way you decorated this one. I too would have never thought to put these colors together, but they look absolutely perfect together. The dots and stripes are the perfect compliment to each other. You are so talented, thanks for sharing your projects with all of us.

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